CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
In Recognition of Dr. Karen Relucio, Napa County Health Officer WHEREAS, in 2015 Dr. Karen Relucio was appointed by the Napa County Board of Supervisors to serve as the Health Officer and Deputy Director of Health and Human Services Agency-Public Health. After serving Napa County in this role for seven years, a total of 16 years in public service, and 17 years in clinical practice, Dr. Relucio has announced her retirement at the end of 2022, having fearlessly guided Napa County through the COVID-19 pandemic and the health impacts of multiple, unprecedented wildfire events during her tenure; and WHEREAS, while the community has been faced with challenges caused by the 2017 and 2020 fires and the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Relucio has worked tirelessly to respond to and mitigate threats to the health and safety of Napa County residents and visitors, by providing guidance, data, and tools to help the community stay healthy and make informed choices; and WHEREAS, through Dr. Relucio’s leadership and the collaborative efforts of many healthcare providers, Napa County organizations have administered over 220,000 COVID-19 vaccines, with 80% of Napa County residents having received the primary COVID-19 vaccination series; and WHEREAS, Dr. Relucio has been a valued and trusted partner to the City of Napa, always making herself available whenever called upon to assist providing us with her expert guidance and practical solutions to even the most complex issues impacting the citizens of Napa; and WHEREAS, during Dr. Relucio’s tenure the Public Health Division was recognized for developing innovative strategies to build power and advance health equity; and WHEREAS, Dr. Relucio provided important insight and support in 2020 as the City of Napa underwent an effort to recognize that systemic racism and harassment constitutes a public health crisis which results in disparities in health and mental wellness and resulted in efforts to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in City government; and WHEREAS, in all her interactions with the City of Napa and its staff, Dr. Relucio has maintained her gracious manner, her humble attitude, and her embodiment of servant-leadership; and WHEREAS, with strategic leadership and focused determination in the face of many challenges, Dr. Relucio has shown unwavering dedication to promoting the health of the community, protecting our most vulnerable residents, and working to ensure that all Napa County residents have the opportunity to live their healthiest lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Scott Sedgley, Mayor of the City of Napa, along with my fellow City Councilmembers and Napa City Staff, take great pleasure in honoring Dr. Karen Relucio and the legacy she left with the City of Napa.
Dated: December 20, 2022
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR
CITY OF NAPA